CRLS Guidance Department

The mission of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Counseling Department is to foster academic achievement, civic engagement, social development, individual responsibility and sound decision making. Working with students, families, school and community resources, the CRLS School Counseling Team helps all students access educational and career opportunities. The CRLS School Counseling Program delivers a standards based curriculum for grades 8-12 which embeds the Massachusetts Model Comprehensive School Counseling Program, Career Development Education and Massachusetts Common Core standards. Lessons are delivered through individual meetings, group activities, community meetings, as well as collaborating with ESL, OSS and classroom teachers. In addition, the CRLS School Counseling Program reviews school, district, state and national data to inform and guide our practice. Ongoing services provided by the guidance counselors include:

Schedule courses

Develop a four year academic plan

Monitor academic progress

Refer students for tutoring services

Recommend and assist in the CORE evaluation process

Provide counseling and referral services

Provide career and college counseling

Coordinate the college application process

Inform student of educational opportunities

Parents/guardians should feel free to contact their child’s guidance
counselor whenever they have concerns or questions regarding student
program and progress. Coordinator of Guidance, Lynn Williams: 617.349.6697.